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Florida Tech is one of just nine public and private schools in Florida recognized by the Fiske Guide to Colleges. The Fiske Guide places Florida Tech in the "inexpensive" category for private schools and lists it under the heading, "Engineering/Top Technical Institutes."

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Find Physics Careers at Top Space Agencies and High-Tech Firms

Prepare for a variety of careers such as a particle physicist or satellite engineer.

The physics program at Florida Tech has set the standard since 1958, successfully preparing students for high-tech careers at top space agencies and research firms. Located on Florida's Space Coast, just 60 miles from America's spaceport, the Kennedy Space Center, there is no better place to prepare for physics careers than Florida Tech. Ours is one of the largest and most diverse undergraduate programs in the country.

If working at space agencies, doing critical research and development or meeting some of the world's biggest challenges interests you, then a Bachelor's of Science in Physics from Florida Tech is what you need to succeed. Physics careers are waiting for graduates who are able to demonstrate an understanding of the physical world on a fundamental level.

Career Outlook

The Occupational Outlook Handbook, published by the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), provides information about specific jobs including median annual pay, working conditions and job outlook, among other things.

Scientific research and development services firms and the Federal Government employ a large percentage of all physicists and astronomers, with most jobs in research, usually requiring a doctoral degree. Bachelor's degree holders often find physics careers as research assistants and technicians. The outlook for physics careers is expected to grow by 14% through 2020. Check the handbook for a list of career options or similar occupations.

Career Options

With the acquisition and development of proficiency in mathematics, experimental laboratory and problem-solving skills, Florida Tech graduates are prepared to engage in physics careers such as:

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Potential Employers for Florida Tech Graduates

Physics careers are available with employers such as:

Harris Corp.

Lockheed-Martin

Boeing

DRS Optronics

Kennedy Space Center

NASA Goddard

Space Telescopic Science Institute

Graduate & Doctoral Programs

Physics careers can be pursued immediately after graduation or after additional study to attain a master's, doctoral or law degree. In fact, more than half of the physics degree students pursue graduate degrees after graduating from Florida Tech, going to such schools as:

Auburn University

CalTech

Johns Hopkins

Georgia Tech

Ohio State University

Rice

University of Florida

University of Texas

Yale

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